Good morning, this is Supervisor Hartman. The Town of Eden will be hosting a Covid-19 vaccination site this Saturday, April 10^th from 9am to 4:00pm at the Eden Legion Post 880. They are offering the Moderna vaccine.  Residents that are 18 years or older are eligible to attend.  The link to sign up can be found on the Town Facebook page and Website.  It is also attached to this message if you receive text or email alerts.  Any resident who is unable to sign up through a website, please call the Supervisors office at 716-992-3408 as soon as possible and we will assist you.  We expect that these appointments will fill up fast, please do not wait to get your appointment.  We would like to thank the Erie County Health Department and the Eden Legion Post 880 for assisting in making this possible.

Link to sign up:

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=BF1B8D0FDB5B0B90E0530A6C7C16811A

We are excited to welcome our new full-time police Officer Jeremy Lilga. Jeremy has served as a part-time police officer for Eden for the past two years and recently graduated top of his class from the police academy. Eden is extremely lucky to have Jeremy to protect and serve our Community. Please join us in welcoming Officer Lilga to the Town of Eden!

The 2021 Town and County Tax bills are due on Monday, March 15th. If you did not receive your tax bill please visit our website for a copy https://egov.basgov.com/eden/ or contact the Town Clerk’s Office @ 992-3408 option 4.

We encourage residents to use the locked drop box located outside the entrance to Town Hall (payments by check only). If requested, a receipt will be mailed.

Payments can also be made online (service fee applies) or in person by appointment.

Bulk Garbage pick up is next week, the week of March 1st.  You are allowed 2 items outside of                                                              your tote. 

ALERT– ECWA Southtown Customers: Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) is alerting customers that it has experienced a significant break to a 48-inch transmission main near its Sturgeon Point Water Treatment Plant in Evans at approximately 10:45a.m. this morning.     Customers in Orchard Park and areas south could be without water in the coming hours. Customers in the areas of West Seneca, Lackawanna, and southern Cheektowaga will experience reduced water pressure.   ECWA crews are on site, have isolated the break, and are beginning repairs to the transmission main.   Updates will be continually provided as details emerge and new information is available.   We appreciate our customers’ cooperation, patience, and understanding as ECWA crews are diligently working on the repair and restoring service.

Summer 2021 Employment Applications for the Town of Eden Recreation are now available at https://edenny.gov/recreation/.  Reminder: Applications are due March 1st.

The draft of the Town of Eden Police Reform Plan is available for public comments.  The plan can be viewed here.  If you would like to comment on the plan please email Marlene at marlene@edenny.gov.  The comments will be shared with the committee and the Town Board.  Also, public comments will be heard at the next Town Board meeting on March 10th at 7pm.

DID YOU KNOW….

It is against the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (Sec. 1219) to deposit snow or any other material on public highways and sidewalks.
No person shall plow, blow or shovel snow onto or across a highway or sidewalk.
Definition of Highway: The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicle travel.
It is the homeowner’s responsibility to keep snow on your own property or proper steps will have to be taken to prosecute violators.
We need to work together to keep our roads open during the snow season.

Thank you for your cooperation – The Eden Police & Highway Departments.

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To Erie County’s Stakeholder Community:

Hello!  As you know, Erie County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).  The HMP will analyze the hazards faced by the county and its municipalities, residents, and businesses, and will identify a strategy for minimizing the vulnerability to these hazards.  You may remember being invited to the Planning Partnership Kickoff webinars that were held on November 18 and 19, 2020.  You can find out more about the HMP and the planning process here: https://www.eriecountynyhmp.com/.

I would like to invite you to provide more input into the planning process.  We have developed a short survey about the county and the risks it faces.  We would greatly appreciate it if you would complete the survey and otherwise participate in this important endeavor.  The survey can be found here   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ErieCountyStakeholder

We would appreciate it if you would complete the survey by January 29, 2021.

The next scheduled Town Board meeting is Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 7pm.  This will be a regular meeting.  Click here for the updated agenda.  

The meeting will be livestreamed through Go To Meeting Only.   Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/180566149 OR by phone at +1 (872) 240-3212, Access code 180-566-149

Summer 2021 Employment Applications for the Town of Eden Recreation are now available at https://edenny.gov/recreation/

Next Recreation Advisory Board meeting is January 5th at 6pm.  Meeting will be held online only through Go To Meeting.  The agenda can be found here. 

Eden Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 5, 2021 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/175057709

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

Access Code: 175-057-709

The Eden Recreation’s Wreath Contest had 13 wreaths entered.  They variation of designs and materials used and final submissions were beautiful.  Employees of Town Hall, the Recreation Advisory Board and The Wreath Barn voted on the wreaths.  The winners of the natural category were Laura Scheu with 1st place and Cassidy Smith won 2nd place.  In the artificial category Lindsi Archabald and Natalia Andrews Gage tied for 1st place.  In the overall category, Becca Cerne won 1st place.  Each of the winners will receive a gift certificate for one ham or whole turkey donated by a Friend of the Eden Recreation Department. All entries can be viewed at edenny.gov/recreation.

The Town of Eden is converting all the streetlights to LED. This project will begin today and continue until the middle of January (weather pending). After the project is complete, streetlight outages can be reported to the Supervisor’s office (992-3408 opt. 1).

The Eden Recreation Advisory Board currently has an opening.  Information about this volunteer position can be on the Town website at https://edenny.gov/recreation-advisory/.  You can find the new member application at https://edenny.gov/new-member-application/.  This should be submitted by January 4^th.  If you need an application mailed or emailed to you please forward the information to amy@edenny.gov.

The next scheduled Town Board meeting is Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7pm. Click here for the updated agenda. This meeting will be held virtually only on Go To Meeting.  See the link below to access the meeting.   A public hearing for Renewal of Special Use Permits will be held at 7:30pm.

The Town of Eden is updating our police practices and procedures in compliance with the recent New York State Police Reform Bill requirements.  Our Police Reform and Reinvention Committee is looking for public comments and/or concerns regarding the police protection services in our community.  A public comment session will be available during this Eden Town Board meeting on December 9^th.

You can join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/627969445.  You can also dial in using your phone at 1-408-650-3123, access code 627-969-445.

Bulk Garbage Pickup is the week of December 8th. Only 2 items outside of your garbage tote will be picked up.

The time is now…

The Town of Eden had 64 new cases this past week.  That means that in the past two weeks, we have had 105 new cases.  This is over a 100% increase from the first 8 months of the pandemic combined for our town.  If you compare to other zip codes from our area, you will see we are the worst.  I have been in communication with the County and we can’t pinpoint a single reason and therefore we must consider this to be widespread.

I am urging residents to only celebrate Thanksgiving with members in their households this year.  I realize for some; this sacrifice is great.  However, this is the necessary steps we must take to help save lives.  Together we can get through this. Please continue to wear masks, wash hands, social distance and support our local businesses as best we can.

Please have a safe and as happy as you can Thanksgiving.  Remember, a vaccine is near and we must be strong a little longer.  #Edenstrong

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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday’s garbage pick up will be on Friday and Friday’s regular garbage pick up will be on Saturday. 

The next bulk pickup ( allowing 2 extra items outside of your tote) will be the week of December 6th.  

Route 62 will be closed from First to Second Street starting on Wednesday, November 11th. Both lanes will be closed during the day and will reopen at night.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF EDEN, NEW YORK

The Regular Meeting of the Eden Town Board will be held at the Eden Town Hall, 2795 East Church Street, Eden, New York at 7:00 PM on the 12^th Day of November, 2020.

No Meeting will be held on November 11, 2020.

Emily Hawkins, Town Clerk

This week (Nov. 3rd-6th) is bulk garbage week. Only 2 items allowed outside of your garbage totes. It is also recycling week.

The next Recreation Advisory Board meeting is Monday, November 2nd at 7pm.  These meetings are held at the Eden Town Hall in the second floor conference room.  The meetings are open to the public.  Click here for the agenda. 

Supervisor Hartman was honored to join Senator Gallivan in recognition of Army Captain John J. Levulis to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

October 27, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jim Ranney O: 716.656.8544 C: 716.256.9001

 SENATOR GALLIVAN HONORS EDEN SOLDIER 

 ARMY CAPTAIN JOHN LEVULIS POSTHUMOUSLY NAMED TO THE VETERANS’ HALL OF FAME  

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) is naming Army Captain John J. Levulis to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.  Levulis is an Eden native who served with the 10^th Mountain Division in Afghanistan.  In 2015, Captain Levulis died of injuries suffered in the crash of his military Humvee while traveling to an Army base in New Jersey.

Senator Gallivan joined members of Captain Levulis’ family and representatives of Newell Faulkner American Legion Post 880 in Eden, in announcing the honor Tuesday.

“Captain Levulis represents the best our nation has to offer,” Senator Gallivan said.  “He served with pride and distinction as an infantry platoon leader with the 10^th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, was decorated for his actions in Afghanistan and gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to a grateful nation. Naming Captain Levulis to the Veterans’ Hall of Fame is not only appropriate, it will ensure that his courage and sacrifice will not be forgotten.”

“I thank Senator Gallivan for nominating John.  It is comforting to know that he is being remembered and will have his name listed with fellow veterans from across New York State,” said Julianne Viviano, Captain Levulis’ widow.

“Our family misses John very much, but we are pleased to know that his memory lives on.  We are grateful to Senator Gallivan and thankful for the outpouring of love and support we continue to receive from the community,” said Barbara Levulis, Captain Levulis’ mother.

Captain Levulis attended Eden Central High School, was a 2012 summa cum laude graduate of Niagara University and a ROTC cadet.  Levulis was assigned to the 10^th Mountain Division at Fort Drum and served as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Afghanistan.  He was the recipient of numerous awards and medals, including the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Campaign Medal, Airborne Wings and the Meritorious Service Medal.

In May 2015, Levulis was traveling with three other Fort Drum soldiers in a military convoy en route to Fort Dix, New Jersey when their Humvee was struck by a civilian vehicle on New Jersey Turnpike.  Captain Levulis suffered serious injuries and died a few days later.  He was 25.

A foundation created in Captain Levulis’ memory provides college scholarships at Niagara University and Eden Central High School.  The foundation also supports community and veteran organizations and projects.

New York State previously designated a portion of state route 75 in the Town of Eden the “Captain John J. Levulis Memorial Highway.”

The New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame honors and recognizes outstanding veterans who have distinguished themselves in military and civilian life.  Each honoree’s photograph and biography will become part of a special on-line exhibit commemorating the contributions of these exemplary New York veterans.  The NY State Senate will introduce this year’s full slate of inductees on Veterans Day, November 11.

Early Voting in the Town of Eden is being held at the American Legion Post 880 only. Early Voting takes place October 24th – November 1st. It is open Monday – Friday from noon-9pm and Saturday-Sunday from noon-6pm.

Halloween is a highly anticipated event each year for residents of all ages.  While this is not a town sponsored event, trick-or-treating is a time-honored tradition.  This year we hope to be able to have this event on October 31, 2020 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.  Please note that the CDC guidelines consider Halloween to be high-risk.  Families will need to decide on their own if and how they would like to participate.  Below are recommendations from the CDC on how to participate safely:

Make trick-or-treating safer

• Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters.
• Give out treats outdoors, if possible.
• Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take.
• Wash hands before handling treats.
• Wear a mask.

Wear a mask

• Make your cloth mask part of your costume.
• A costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask.
• Do NOT wear a costume mask over a cloth mask. It can make breathing more difficult.
• Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing

Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you

• Indoors and outdoors, you are more likely to get or spread COVID-19 when you are in close contact with others for a long time.

Wash your hands

• Bring hand sanitizer with you and use it after touching objects or other people.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Parents: supervise young children using hand sanitizer.
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home and before you eat any treats.

If CDC guidelines or State regulations change from now until Halloween, we will update you.  In the meantime, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Clarksburg at New Oregon Road remains closed at this time due to an accident involving a propane tanker this morning.  The Clarksburg bridge will remain closed indefinitely.

Thursday October 15, 2020 is the last day to pay Eden Central School taxes without penalty. The Town Clerk’s Office is open the following hours:
Tuesday 8am-4pm
Wednesday 8am-12pm and 4pm-6pm
Thursday 8am-6pm

Payments by check can be left in the locked drop box at either entrance to Eden Town Hall.

If you have any questions or have not received your bill please call 716-992-3408 Option 4

Thank you,
Emily Hawkins, Collector of Taxes

Brush Drop off

BRUSH PICK UP – Brush to be curbside by 7AM Monday,  October 5th!

***REMEMBER *** 

NO Logs larger than 6″ Diameter

NO Branches larger than 6″ Diameter

This year your garbage tax included two bonus bulk garbage pickups during the week of June 1^st and October 4^th.  During those weeks ONLY, you are allowed to place up to 10 items outside of your tote for pickup.  Bulk waste and white goods will be collected separately (in a separate truck) from your household waste and recycling.  Bulk pickup occurs on your service day or the day following your service day.

Guidelines to follow:

• Carpeting must be rolled in lengths of 4 feet or less, taped securely, and no wider than 18 inches.
• Large items must be of size that can easily be handled by two employees.
• Additional acceptable items include small furniture, bedding and mattresses (any size), hot water tanks, and large appliances.
• Any item, such as a weed trimmer or small lawnmower, with an engine requiring oil and gas must have those liquids removed prior to collection.
• Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must have refrigerant (freon) removed by a certified technician and the unit stickered as ‘Freon removed” with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers.  

Waste Management will continue to pick up bulk garbage on Saturday (September 12th).

BRUSH PICK UP – Brush to be curbside by 7AM Tuesday September 8th!

***REMEMBER *** 

NO Logs larger than 6″ Diameter

NO Branches larger than 6″ Diameter

The Town of Eden along with Congressman Jacobs, Legislator Mills and Mitch Martin from Senator Gallivan’s office had the opportunity to honor Eden’s longtime Police Chief and Lieutenant, Michael Felschow and John McCarthy respectively.  Chief Felschow has been serving the town for 46 years and has been Chief for the past 11.  He was presented the “Key to the Town” at the Town Board Meeting last Wednesday, August 12, 2020.  Lieutenant McCarthy has been with the Eden Police Department for just over 40 years.  The last 14 years he has served as Lieutenant.  Both men were given proclamations by the Town, United States Congress, New York State Senate and Erie County Legislature.  We thank both men for their commitment and dedication to the Town of Eden and wish them well in their retirement.

Pictured (left to right): Mitch Martin (from Senator Gallivan’s office), Congressman Chris Jacobs, Councilman Byrnes, Councilwoman Wilhelm, Councilman Sam, Chief Michael Felschow, Lieutenant John McCarthy, Supervisor Hartman, Councilman Ventry and Legislator John Mills.

The 2020-21 hunting licenses & deer management permits will go on sale beginning August 10, 2020, at the Town Clerk’s Office, during normal business hours.

The chances of receiving DMP’s remain the same throughout the entire application period, which runs from August 10 through October 1, 2020.

The Town of Eden was excited to present Castle Redevelopment Group with their portion of the New York Main Street grant.  This grant helps support the revitalization of Main Streets across New York state.  Caste Redevelopment Group was able to improve retail space along with two apartments.  The site was originally deemed unsafe.  With the vision and financial commitment of Anthony Sinicki and his business partner, John Migliore, they were able to save the building and help revitalize Main Street.

If you have not completed the 2020 Census, please respond at my2020census.gov.

Why is the census so important? The results are used to determine how much funding local communities receive for key public services and how many seats each state gets in Congress. State and local officials also use census counts to draw boundaries for congressional, state legislative, and school districts.

The July 8, 2020 Town Board Meeting will be held at the Town Hall at 7pm.  The meeting will also be available online via GoToMeeting. Information can be found below to call in/attend the meeting. The  updated agenda can be found here.  A public hearing is scheduled for the Mixed Use Design Standards at 7:30pm.

Eden Town Board Meeting – July 8, 2020 @ 7:00pm
Wed, Jul 8, 2020 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. 
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/190592653

You can also dial in using your phone. 
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123

Access Code: 190-592-653

Garbage update:
This week (week of June 29th) is Recycling week.

Next week (week of July 6th) is Bulk Garbage week. Reminder: Bulk Garbage week is always the first full week of the month and is the only time you are allowed items (2 items) outside of your garbage tote.

Good Evening, this is Supervisor Hartman calling in regards to the Eden Senior Parade taking place tomorrow night.  Starting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Main Street will be closed from the corner of East Church Street to Schoolview and Schoolview to Jennings for about 20 minutes.  Jennings Rd can be used as an alternative route during this time. We hope you can help celebrate our graduates by coming out and supporting Eden’s graduating Class of 2020. Residents can line up along the parade route to cheer them on. We ask that you please maintain proper social distancing or wear a facial covering where distancing cannot be achieved. Congratulations to the Eden Class of 2020. Thank you and have a great night.